How life has changed in North Warwickshire

North Warwickshire's population increased by about 200 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population changed very little

In the decade to 2011, the population of North Warwickshire remained close to 62,000.

The addition of almost 200 people means this area's population increased at a slower rate than the total population of England (up 7.9% since the 2001 census).

In 2011, North Warwickshire was home to, on average, 1.6 people per football pitch-sized piece of land.

Population density was lower than the average across the West Midlands

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the West Midlands, March 2011 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2001)

An older North Warwickshire

Census 2011 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of North Warwickshire increased by four years, from 39 to 43 years.

This area had a higher average age than the West Midlands and remained somewhat older than the average local authority area across England (39 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of almost 2,200 people between the ages of 60 and 69 years, while the population between 30 and 39 years decreased by about 2,000.

About 13.0% of people in North Warwickshire are aged between 60 and 69 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, West Midlands and North Warwickshire by 10 year age band, March 2001 and March 2011

Ethnicity in North Warwickshire

In 2011, 97.9% of North Warwickshire residents said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 98.6% in 2001.

Across the West Midlands, the percentage of people from one of the White ethnic groups decreased from 88.7% to 82.7%, while across England the percentage went from 90.7% to 85.1%.

Around 0.9% of people in North Warwickshire said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 0.6% in 2001. About 0.8% said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 0.5% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups increased from 0.2% to 0.3%.

There are many factors that can cause changes to the ethnic profile of an area, such as differing patterns of ageing or relocating for work or education. Changes may also be caused by differences in the way individuals choose to self-identify between censuses.

The population from one of the White ethnic groups in North Warwickshire remained close to 97.9%

Percentage of usual residents in England, West Midlands and North Warwickshire by ethnicity, March 2001 and March 2011

Disability in North Warwickshire

The percentage of North Warwickshire residents whose day-to-day activities are not limited by a long-term health problem or disability decreased from 88.6% to 87.9% in the 10 years leading up to 2011.

The percentage who reported being limited a lot in their day-to-day activities remained close to 3.5%, while the percentage of North Warwickshire residents whose day-to-day activities are limited a little by a long-term health problem or disability decreased from 7.9% to 7.7%.

The proportion of people who aren't limited by a long-term health problem or disability fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (which remained close to 89.0%). Across England, the percentage remained close to 89.8%.

The proportion of people who aren't limited by a long-term health problem or disability was lower than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that reported not being limited in their day-to-day activities across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2011

Religion in North Warwickshire

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in North Warwickshire, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they had no religion, rising 11.4 points between 2001 and 2011. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2011, 23.4% of respondents in North Warwickshire said they had no religion, up from 12.0% in 2001.

Across the West Midlands, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as having no religion increased from 13.3% to 23.5%, while across England the percentage went from 15.7% to 26.5%.

Around 75.1% of respondents in North Warwickshire said they were Christian, down from 87.1% in 2001. About 0.4% said they were Sikh, up from 0.2% a decade prior.

There are many factors that can cause changes to the religious profile of an area, such as differing patterns of ageing or relocating for work or education. Changes may also be caused by differences in the way individuals choose to self-identify between censuses.

The population that said they had no religion in North Warwickshire increased by 11 percentage points

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, West Midlands and North Warwickshire by religion, March 2001 and March 2011

Rise in private renting

The percentage of privately rented homes increased in North Warwickshire, but at a slower rate than in Nuneaton and Bedworth (the local authority area that shares the largest boundary with North Warwickshire).

In North Warwickshire, the proportion of private renting increased from 7.0% in 2001 to 11.3% in 2011. During the same period, the proportion in nearby Nuneaton and Bedworth increased from 5.7% to 12.7%.

Across the West Midlands, the share of privately rented homes increased from 7.2% to 14.0%.

The rate of social housing in North Warwickshire fell from 15.5% to 14.4%, while the rate of home ownership decreased from 74.9% to 72.4%.

Private renting in North Warwickshire increased by 4.3 percentage points

Percentage of households in North Warwickshire, the West Midlands and England that rented privately, March 2001 and March 2011

More single people in North Warwickshire

The percentage of single people in North Warwickshire increased from 25.4% to 29.1% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2011, just over one in two (51.8%) people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 56.6% in 2001. The percentage of adults in North Warwickshire that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 10.0% to 11.6%.

The proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership increased at a slower rate here than the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 28.8% in 2001 to 33.7% in 2011). Across England, the percentage increased from 30.5% to 34.9%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2011

Fewer people worked long hours

The percentage of employed people in North Warwickshire working more than 49 hours in the week before the census decreased from 14.7% to 11.2% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2011, just over 1 in 50 (2.3%) people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked less than 16 hours the previous week, compared with 1.3% in 2001.

The proportion of people working long hours fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 12.5% in 2001 to 9.4% in 2011). Across England, the percentage fell from 13.0% to 10.1%.

Long hour working in North Warwickshire decreased by 3.5 percentage points

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) in North Warwickshire, the West Midlands and England that said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, March 2001 and March 2011

Health improved

The percentage of North Warwickshire residents that described their health as bad or very bad decreased from 9.2% to 6.0% between the last two censuses.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2011, just under 8 in 10 (80.0%) said their health was good or very good, compared with 67.9% in 2001. The percentage of North Warwickshire residents that described their health as fair decreased from 23.0% to 14.1%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as bad or very bad fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 9.7% in 2001 to 6.1% in 2011). Across England, the percentage fell from 9.1% to 5.5%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’bad’ or ’very bad’ health in North Warwickshire decreased by 3.2 percentage points

Percentage of usual residents in North Warwickshire, the West Midlands and England said their health was bad or very bad, March 2001 and March 2011

Fewer homes with children

The percentage of households in North Warwickshire with children decreased from 30.5% to 28.4% in the decade to 2011.

In 2011, just under 6 in 10 (59.7%) households had no children, compared with 58.0% in 2001. The percentage of households in North Warwickshire with only adult children living with their parents increased from 11.5% to 12.0%.

The proportion of households with children fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 30.7% in 2001 to 30.2% in 2011). Across England, the percentage fell from 29.5% to 29.2%.

The proportion of households with children was lower than across the West Midlands

Percentage of households with at least one dependent child across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2011

More people cohabiting

The percentage of households in North Warwickshire, which comprised a cohabiting couple, increased from 9.4% to 11.3% in the 10 years leading up to 2011.

In 2011, just over one in four (26.3%) households had only one person, compared with 24.9% in 2001. The percentage of households in North Warwickshire which comprised a married couple (with or without children) decreased from 44.0% to 38.4%.

The proportion of households with an unmarried couple increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 7.9% in 2001 to 9.6% in 2011). Across England, the percentage increased from 8.3% to 9.9%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across the West Midlands

Percentage of households that had an unmarried couple across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2011

Rise in rate of self-employment

The percentage of North Warwickshire residents that were self-employed increased from 9.0% to 10.2% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2011, just under 6 in 10 (55.7%) people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 56.5% in 2001. The percentage of North Warwickshire residents that were unemployed increased from 2.6% to 3.6%.

The proportion of self-employed people increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 7.4% in 2001 to 8.5% in 2011). Across England, the percentage increased from 8.2% to 9.7%.

The rate of self-employment was higher than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were self-employed across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2011

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of North Warwickshire residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 2.3% to 2.9% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

The percentage who reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week remained close to 1.2%.

The proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 2.3% in 2001 to 2.7% in 2011). Across England, the percentage increased from 2.1% to 2.4%.

The proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care in North Warwickshire remained close to 2.9%

Percentage of usual residents in England, West Midlands and North Warwickshire by care, March 2001 and March 2011

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